To say that the reaction toMinecraftSteve’s inclusion inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimategarnered some extreme reactions on social media (most notably Twitter) is somehow still an understatement. And while there are plenty of people worried about what this inclusion may mean for possible fighters, the officialTetrisTwitter accountseems (jokingly) hopefulabout the whole ordeal:
While the tweet was made in jest, it’s still a hilarious idea to consider thattechnicallythe iconicTetrisblocks could be announced as the next Smash fighter. I mean at the very least it’s one of the few choices that would garner more controversy than Steve’s inclusion (and somehow look more hilariously out of place than him on the mural).
Minecraft Stevewas revealed by Nintendoas the next fighter on October 1st. Steve comes from the worldâs best selling game,Minecraftand will also be accompanied by a trio of alternative skins in the form of Alex, Zombie or Enderman. The aesthetic of Steve and company very much maintains that ofMinecraft, rather than adapting to the look ofSuper Smash Bros.ÂThe characters appear to use a range of weapons and items familiar to theMinecraftseries as well as being able to construct buildings to their advantage.
And for fun, check outour DualShockers reactionto the big announcement as it happened, as well as our afterthoughts. Our own video manager Mario Rivera was joined by one of our friends andSuper Smash Bros.super fan Grant Callahan to watch the Steve reveal as it happened this morning. The two recorded themselves watching the video itself (which notably featured creator Masahiro Sakurai at its end) while also breaking down why Steve makes sense to be brought intoSmashin the first place.
If you want a more in-depth analysis of what Steve’s inclusion means forSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatemoving forward, check out our editorial here.
